CELL DIVISION
“REINFORCEMENT”
Name ________________________________________
DIRECTIONS 1-4: Injured and old, worn-out cells in your body are constantly being replaced
by new cells. New cells are produced by the processes of mitosis and cell division. Study the
four stages of mitosis shown in the pictures. Number the stages in the order in which they
occur.
Match the names of the stages below with their descriptions. Then answer the questions.
DIRECTIONS 5-8: Label the name of each stage above. Use the word bank bold faced and
italicized below to help you.
DIRECTIONS 9-13: Use the word bank bold faced and italicized below to put the best letter in
each blank
A. prophase
B. metaphase
C. anaphase
D. telophase
______9. The doubled chromosomes separate. Single chromosomes move to opposite ends
of the spindle.
______10. Doubled chromosomes form, the nuclear envelope disappears, and the spindle
forms.
______11. The cell divides in two.
______12. The spindle disappears. A nuclear envelope forms around each set of
chromosomes.
______13. Doubled chromosomes line up in the middle of the spindle.
DIRECTIONS 14-25: Use your understanding of cell division to address each of the following
14. In what stage is a cell before mitosis begins?
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15. What takes place in the cell during this stage?
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16. What process occurs as mitosis ends?
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17. How do mitosis and cell division differ in animal cells and plant cells?
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18. Why is the process of mitosis important in cell division?
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19. Write the saying that you will be using to remember the stages of Mitosis in order.
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20 Write the names of the stages in correct order below:
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21. Define the words cell division:
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22. What is the name given to the original cell before it divides? ____________________
23. The two cells formed due to cell division are called ____________________.
24. Mitosis is a form of ____________________ reproduction.
25. The parent cell is ____________________ to the daughter cells.